Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
342B3E
RGB
52, 43, 62
HSL
268, 18%, 21%
HSB
268, 31%, 24%
CMYK
16, 31, 0, 76
LAB
19, 8, -11
LCH
19, 13, 306
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 306
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
19, 3, -12
HWB
268, 17%, 76%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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